Korean clematis, Clematis koreana

Like its sisters from the clematis plant genus, the Korean one Clematis a good climber. It does not need a lot of space, neither in the ground nor in a bucket. Because it hardly grows in breadth, but rather aligns its growth upwards. Therefore, Clematis Koreana needs a climbing aid to support it. The Korean clematis also provides sufficient moisture for it to thrive. If the summer is hot and dry, she wants water regularly.

Location

The location of the plant must be well chosen for it to thrive. A sunny place is ideal. However, the plant must not be completely in the sun. Clematis needs cold feet for healthy development. Therefore, the roots of the climbing beauty should not be in the blazing sun.

Features for the perfect location:

• upper parts of the plant sunny
• Sun is ideal in the morning and in the evening
• Better to avoid the sun at noon
• Partially shaded space for the area around the roots is very important
• Plant half-high perennials or bushes to shade the root area
• However, it is essential to prevent root competition
• shady effect is also achieved with stones

care

Pay attention to the condition of the soil

The quality of the soil determines whether the clematis feels comfortable. It should be profound and rich in humus. Because the plant forms part of its roots on the surface, the gardener should refrain from working the soil around the plant. If it is necessary to work in compost, care should be taken not to damage the roots.

The substrate should have special properties:

• profound, fresh and humic
• neutral to alkaline pH
• damp, but not too wet

A permanently fresh and sufficiently moist is achieved by incorporating ripe compost. The same effect can be achieved with a layer of mulch. If the plant is in a pot or bucket, drainage is essential. A few shards above the hole in the floor are sufficient for this.

plants

The Korean clematis blooms particularly profusely if a few special features are taken into account when planting them. Warm temperatures in the soil are essential so that the plant forms sufficiently strong roots before the cold spell. August and September are therefore ideal months for planting. The plant should not be placed in the ground later than the beginning of October.

When planting, take into account:

• Plants in late summer
• Loosen dense and poorly permeable loamy soil beforehand
• work sand or pebbles into the earth
• Plan climbing aid
• Narrow and mostly vertical bars are perfect
• Plant hole about two widths of a spade deep
• fill with some compost
• Water the roots properly before planting
• Plant the clematis at an angle towards the climbing aid
• set a little deeper than in the vessel
• Water abundantly immediately after planting

To avoid root competition, the Korean clematis can be put in a pot on the spot. If the soil is removed, the roots of the plant can spread well downwards. The roots of other perennials and bushes do not press them sideways.

to water

Clematis Koreana needs regular watering. The soil around the roots must not dry out. A daily supply of water is indicated on hot days.

Proceed according to plan when pouring:

• Substrate should stay moist
• Avoiding waterlogging leads to root rot
• Before adding more water, the upper layer of soil should dry well
• Check the earth with your fingers
• Pour more in the bucket

Fertilize

When it comes to the need for nutrients, the clematis consumption is relatively frugal. About 3 liters are ripe for fertilization in spring compost incorporated into the ground. Every other year in winter, some lime should be sprinkled around the roots.

Cut

Section after group 1

Clematis Koreana flowers in May and June. That is why it belongs to cutting group 1.

• Cutting back hardly necessary
• Remove sick and dead flowers after flowering
• Shorten too large plants
• Cutting back stimulates the formation of new shoots

Overwinter

Clematis Koreana can withstand low temperatures in winter without any major problems. To prevent damage from severe frost, the area around the roots is covered with sticks or leaves. The protective layer can be removed after the frost period.

Multiply

Clematis Koreana can be propagated well by seeds or cuttings.

Propagation with seeds

• Lay out seeds immediately after harvest
• sowing soil is ideal
• alternatively, cactus soil is recommended
• Cover seeds lightly
• keep subtly and consistently moist

The Korean clematis is a cold germinating variety. It needs cooler temperatures to germinate. Some patience is also required. Because the seeds of Clematis Koreana germinate slowly. If the young plants are a little stronger, they are separated. They remain in the vessels until late summer of the following year. Then they are planted on the spot.

Propagate by cuttings

The best way to propagate the clematis is by cuttings when the plant is well sap. The gardener therefore cuts shoots in full bloom.

• Cut cuttings from the center of the plant
• Length between fifteen to eight inches
• Defoliate cuttings
• leave two leaves on top
• Fill the growing pots with a nutrient-poor substrate
• A mixture of peat and sand is ideal
• Plant three quarters of the cuttings
• pour from below
• Cover the pot with a transparent cover
• Ventilate about half an hour a day
• warm location in partial shade

When the first strands of the roots appear, the cuttings are allowed to move. They then move to a pot with nutrient-rich soil for container plants. Later they are allowed to go outdoors.

Diseases

The most common disease is clematis wilt. The above-ground part of the plant dies completely. If a plant is affected, it should be cut off completely above ground. This also helps with powdery mildew infestation. Then the clematis can sprout again healthily. If snail infestation threatens, slug pellets, a snail fence or snail traps help.